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Ms. Soto from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfy Nook to Read a Book!

Help me give my students a safe, flexible, and comfortable seating option to promote a love for reading and writing in the classroom with SEL support.

  • $486 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Flexible seating will allow students to make choices that will benefit their learning. During independent work times, many students like to have the option to sit on the floor or a bean bag. Even though my students are older, they still love to work in a variety of locations in our room instead of at their desks. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them especially during independent reading. I have noticed they can be more productive when they are given a choice in their seating. They tend to make good choices about where they sit, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desks.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options in the reading nook to make more effective learning choices.

The floor cushions and pillows will be an option for students who like to work on the floor. The bean bag chairs will be a comfortable alternative to the desk chair and can motivate students to read and write more. Some students prefer staying at their desks, so I selected flexible bands to help with fidgety feet (especially during assessment time). Lastly, the SEL book bundle is a much needed addition/resource to my library to promote a safe inclusive classroom environment.

I hope that the additional seating options will help my students grow a love for reading or writing even more!

Ms. Soto PS 46 Arthur Tappan Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, NY View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

65 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners Element Paddle Out Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Comfy Indoor Outdoor Bean-Filled Flexible Seating for Reading, Playroom, Classroom, Patio, Garage (2-Pk) - Brilliant Blue, 14032-BB • Amazon Business $139.53 1 $139.53
6 Book Set: Mental Health #2 (A Kids Book About: Empathy, Imagination, Anger, Inclusive, Bullying, Love; social emotional learning awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
Square Floor Seat Pillows Cushions 22" x 22", Soft Thicken Yoga Meditation Cushion Pouf Tufted Corduroy Tatami Floor Pillow Reading Cushion Chair Pad Casual Seating for Adults & Kids, Rose Red • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
PLULON 15 Pack Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs Bands for Students Chairs Desks with Sensory ADHD ADD Autism - Black Gray • Amazon Business $13.89 3 $41.67
VAKADO Classroom Pillows Reading Corner Inspirational with Quotes for Kids Must Have Throw Pillows Fun Saying Words Letters 20x20 Inch Set of 4 Home Bedroom Decor Cushion Cases Office Furniture • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Albumgit 3 Pack Acrylic Wall Shelves, Self-Adhesive 15" Clear Floating Shelf Wall Mount, Invisible Kids Bookshelf, Display Storage Wall Ledge Shelves for Home Decoration and Organization • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96

Materials cost

$377.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.85

Total project goal

$485.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.64

7 Donors

-$352.38

Donations toward project cost

-$304.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.86

match offer

-$127.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$108.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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